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Equality Illinois PAC hosting breakfast fundraiser on Sept. 7
2022-08-25
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The Equality Illinois PAC is hosting the "Red, Pink, and Blue" breakfast fundraiser at 7:30 a.m. on Wed., Sept. 7, at Ann Sather restaurant, 909 W. Belmont Ave.
The event will feature a panel discussion with Illinois trans officials and political leaders. Participants are slated to include former Metropolitan Water Reclamation District commissioner candidate Precious Brady-Davis, Decatur Public Schools board member Alana Banks and Avon Township Clerk Kristal Larson.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is the honorary chair of the event.
Those interested in attending should register at tinyurl.com/2dsk8kns |
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